Cerro San Cristobal

If you have a half day or so, visit Cerro San Cristobal. You can take a rad funicular up multiple stops of the mountain. Visit a zoo, go swimming at their many public pools (can get really crowded in the Summer months- but a great way to cool off and chill with locals), see the giant statue of La Virgen, and lots more. Highly recommended if you're stuck in the city and just want to cool off at the pools or lay out and get a tan on the grassy areas. If you reach the top of the mountain- a great place to see a fantastic view of Santiago. Oh!- and make sure to try a favorite Chilean dessert while you're there- Mote con huesillo...it looks weird, but is sooooo good!